Kelly Lynne French is a recipient of the Dean's Award for academic excellence during the 2011 fall term at Colgate University, where French is a member of the Class of 2015.

To be eligible for the Dean's Award, a Colgate student must achieve a 3.30 or higher average while enrolled in four courses.

French is a graduate of Hugh C. Williams Senior HS, Canton.

French is the daughter of Dr. Larry G. French and Mrs. Patricia J. Kraske French.

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